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Choralosophy Christopher M Munce
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This page is dedicated to driving a conversation for choral musicians with the PHILOSOPHY of Choral Music at the heart of every post and podcast episode. Topics will be wide ranging from the technical aspects of our jobs and careers all the way to the artistic interpretations and values that make us who we are as artists. Join me in this conversation in which I hope we can learn from each other.
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Episode 196: Educating the Anxious Generation
Choralosophy Book Club is back with a discussion of the book I am currently reading. “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt (author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” and “The Righteous Mind”) which is #1 on NY Times Best Seller List This book has powerful insights and implications for teachers in addition to parents. … Continue reading "Episode 196: Educating the Anxious Generation"
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Episode 195: Elementary Choirs-Our Manhattan Project with Bruce Rockwell
Is it possible that we are all grasping at the wrong straws trying to reach program growth in an equitable way? Bruce Rockwell believes we need a transformative revolution in choral music. One where we turn our collective focus toward the Elementary School Choir. Bruce is a high school choral educator who teaches in a … Continue reading "Episode 195: Elementary Choirs-Our Manhattan Project with Bruce Rockwell"
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Episode 194: A Round Peg Voice in a Square Hole Choir with Timothy Mount
Tim’s article “How to Ruin an Alto” was published in 1982-83 in The Choral Journal and in MENC’s publication. It included some strong language like “there are no good reasons for allowing women to sing tenor.” In this episode Timothy Mount, a Professor Emeritus at Stony Brook University, joins me to discuss his very strongly … Continue reading "Episode 194: A Round Peg Voice in a Square Hole Choir with Timothy Mount"
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Episode 193: The Aeolian Way with Jeremy Sovoy Jordan
The Oakwood University Aeolians have a long standing and proud tradition. Over the last few years, they shot to international fame. Jeremy Jordan is tasked with keeping the flame alive. Ever since Jason Ferdinand moved from Oakwood, the choir world started to wonder what was next for the Aeolians. After their 2019 National ACDA performance, … Continue reading "Episode 193: The Aeolian Way with Jeremy Sovoy Jordan"
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Ep 192: Music Literacy for All: Debunking Myths and Embracing Diversity by Odell Zeigler
Odell’s presentation was discussed in a recent Choral Journal article, but not named. This is his side of the story. Find more blogs at Choralosophy.Substack.com By Odell Zeigler March 23rd, 2024 In April of 2023, I was fortunate to present “An Unconventional Approach to the Urban Chorus Classroom” at the NAfME Eastern Division Conference, which … Continue reading "Ep 192: Music Literacy for All: Debunking Myths and Embracing Diversity by Odell Zeigler"
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Episode 191: Rise Up and Sing with Shanan Estreicher
Queens is one of the most diverse places in the world. How can music serve as a “common language” for diverse students? This week, I am joined by Shanan Estreicher, a middle and elementary music teacher in Queens, New York. Shanan is also a composer, and songwriter who has found a magic formula to reach … Continue reading "Episode 191: Rise Up and Sing with Shanan Estreicher"
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Anyone leading, singing or interested in choral music should make this a part of their regular podcast rotation. Topics range from the practical (e.g. vocal pedagogy, teaching sight reading) to the philosophical (choirs and diversity/equity, how we interact with our colleagues online and what we value in our ensembles). Both inspirational and helpful!